2012 acadia needed a replacement of the number 2 fuel injector in 2015, number 4 in 2016, and at the end of 2017 required all 6 replaced, plus the fuel pump. All 3 times these issued occurred while I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle warnings of service stabilitrak, service traction control, and reduced engine power started going off. The car then began to smoke heavily from the exhaust pipe and it was required to limp off the freeway, praying that I wouldn't be hit as I went from 75 to 40 in seconds.
2012 GMC Acadia fuel system complaints
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Tl-contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia ---- contact has had issue losing traction control on vehicle --- stability system does not stay on ---- contact was on interstate going 70mph and traction control went off --- traction control went off a second time and engine started smoking while driving --- vehicle was taken to local dealership and dealership stated gas pump was faulty... Gas pump was fixed ... Engine was smoking again two days ago and check engine light is on.... Contact was given number to gm --- 0 recalls associated with this VIN.... Cb
Automobile stalled while driving and would not start. Service completed at chevrolet dealership on june 12 to replace fuel pump control module, which was a recalled part on gmc acadia's. I called gm and was informed my VIN was not part of recall and was told I would be called back with an explanation why. I never received a return phone call. Car stalled again while driving and would not start. Service completed at gmc dealership on august 12 to replace fuse block that controls fuel pump. Approximately 2 weeks later car stalled while driving, then restarted. Returned car to chevrolet dealership for service. They held car 8 days but could not find source of problem, though thought it was the fuel pump. Car stalled again on september 8 then restarted. Brought to chevrolet dealership for service but again they found no service code. Was informed with the number of miles on vehicle, 60,100, I should not be having these issues. Car stalled again on september 10 and will not restart. Will need to, again, bring in for service. Complaint is in regard to vehicle recall for my year and model, but not for my specific VIN, even though recall problem exists with my vehicle. Have had car serviced at gm dealerships twice at expense of over $1,000 for the same issue and issue persists. Gm has not responded and gm dealerships have been unable to solve problem.
Today with the fuel gauge showing 1/2 tank full, my acadia ran out of gas and I was forced to the side of the road. I have seen recalls for other year models for this exact problem, but the year my acadia is does not matter to gm. This is a very serious problem that could cause a severe accident. Gm's recall number is 14007. In the affected vehicles, the engine control module (ECM) software may cause the fuel gauge to read inaccurately. An inaccurate fuel gauge may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.they know there is a problem why not fix it.
Truck has a horrible fuel system. Driving down the highway and lost power in vehicle. Less than 90k miles. 2 bad fuel injectors already, a fuel pump replacement, not to mention other mechanical issues.
Chassis electronic control module internal contamination - gmc recall 14515 - this is a recall on a lot of gm cars and trucks which includes the 2012 gmc acadia but my VIN doesn't qualify. This control module is exposed to water and all of the elements which is why there is a recall. Ours failed yesterday at highway speeds and the car died at 60 MPH. We were lucky to be heading to the exit when it died and not involved in a crash. I've spoken to 3 gmc service centers in the area and the gmc assistance center and they tell me that my VIN does not have any recalls. Very dangerous situation that occurred and all of these vehicles need to be fixed.
The first thing that I want to say is that some of the recalls are not for the 2012 model but mine has had the issues with the fuel moduler not reading correctly as in one recall and also the shifter clip causing the vehicle to not be in the correct gear. What do I do? Also the second thing is the A/C broke within the 3rd year of having it. The third thing to go wrong is the power steering. It comes and goes but as long as I push on the gas I have power steering. I'm very concerned about the fuel moduler because my daughter drives this vehicle also traveling the interstate to work and also a very populated secondary road.
Highway, vehicle in front kicked up a backpack unable to avoid, when speed was lowered, odor of gasoline noticed, stopped, fuel tank leaking, towed to nearest dealer. Photo attached
My fuel gauge is reading empty and the miles left is not working. Even though I have gas in the tank.
Either I got a lemon, which is definitely a possibility, or there are significant issues w/ gmc as a manufacturer which is evident. The american car industry just won't do business differently but then again, they don't have to- they get bailed out by the government repeatedly. I leased this vehicle in october, 2012. The issues cited above, were related to 3 bad fuel ignition valves, they were replaced finally after I took the car back to 2 different dealers and nearly 6 months of complaining. The issue was when accelerating, the rpms would stick at around 5-6 when I was traveling around speeds of 45 MPH to 60 MPH. The transmission wouldn't shift into the next gear. This was highway driving, but will happen on 4 lane roads as well. During the same time frame, the stability of the car in ice/snow only worked if the tow package feature was turned on. Otherwise, I spun out leaving our neighborhood going down a slope at speeds of less than 30 MPH. Dealer said it didn't make sense and did nothing. I just keep the tow feature on during snow/ice/rain. Electrical issues, heating/cooling system wasn't working correctly, it wasn't heating unless the temp was put at 80 degrees. Only thing dealer would concede was there was a kink in the hose. It's happening again- we have to set the A/C at 60 in order for it to cool the car down. Very disappointed in this car. Once again, the issue with the rpms and heating/cooling system is happening again. I'm paying off this lease early and hopefully will not get a penalty. This is a poorly made car.
Beginning about 4 months after I bought the vehicle, the fuel gauge began to malfunction. The gauge fluctuates from half full to empty. Many times the gauge shows 1/4 to empty but the tank is empty. I have run out of gas numerous times (at least 10 times) over the last 2 years because the gauge shows I have gas and the tank is empty. Took it to the dealer on numerous occasions and the dealer said they checked it but found no problem. This is a dangerous situation when traveling on the freeway at high speed and I lose all power steering and brakes. I now have to fill up the tank when the gauge reads half empty to avoid running out of gas. The gauge is completely unreliable.
Put fuel in vehicle, pull away and about a mile from fueling up the fuel light comes on warning me that the fuel is low.
On several occasion after driving the vehicle for several minutes, gas gauge fluxes from 1/2 tank to empty with yellow warning light becoming engage, after shutting it off and turning back on the gauge goes back to normal, this is happening all the time and has been looked at by a certified gmc dealer. Dealer did state that there was a letter out about this problem but the current way of solving it is not working.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc acadia. The contact stated the engine failed and engine fluid leaked on the ground while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated the engine block was leaking internally. The dealer replaced the engine tube, pipes, the front catalytic converter, and the power steering system was cleaned; however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel also began vibrating and shaking. The warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,505. The current mileage was 7,454. ...updated 07-29-13 *bf the consumer stated the brakes squeaked and the gas gauge would not register gas being in the vehicle. Updated 08/01/13
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